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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Little Finger After An Accident

I work in retail a new as unloading our truck when I hit my hand on the rollers. My pinky went numb for a few minutes and now My hand is swollen and tender. Ice has not helped just made the pain worse. What should I do? It is not bruised just swollen and tender. Is it just sprained or maybe bruised inside. I have full range of motion. It is just tender when I move it. My middle finger is also tender. Its hard to grip things.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in little finger after an accident. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma , peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis or pernicious anemia . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to hand and arm , drink plenty of water , do light stretching exercises and eat healthy . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , nerve conduction test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , physical therapy , anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe nerve damage . Also massage you hand and finger with almond oilt gently daily , which will boost the blood supply.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Little Finger After An Accident

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in little finger after an accident. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma , peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis or pernicious anemia . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to hand and arm , drink plenty of water , do light stretching exercises and eat healthy . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , nerve conduction test along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , physical therapy , anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe nerve damage . Also massage you hand and finger with almond oilt gently daily , which will boost the blood supply. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari